The Colour of Music Festival brings Black classical musicians to Sacramento for its West Coast Debut, honoring the heritage of Black composers and musicians, serving to showcase their art and bringing top-quality classical music to multiple stages. Founder Lee Pringle and Anyango Yarbo Davenport - violinist and conductor of the Colour of Music all-female virtuosi – are this week's guests, sharing what you can expect at this year's festival.

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Colour of Music Festival Makes West Coast Debut in Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport is consistently one of the best-regarded airports in the nation, from its ease of use to the excellent food and more. Scott Johnston and Mark Haneke share everything you need to know about not just SMF, but the other regional airports, including how they help attract large events like Ironman California and Aftershock.

Inside Sacramento International Airport: What Makes it Great & What to Know Before You Go

'Inclusion Superwoman' Alycia Anderson joins us on this episode to speak about Sacramento's accessibility to the disabled community, and to share her work with corporations as she campaigns for inclusion. In addition to that, she joins the Visit Sacramento Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, and recently gave a TEDx talk, which you can access via her website, alyciaanderson.com

Sacramento Accessibility: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocate Alycia Anderson Shares her Insight

Chris Delfino of Delfino Farms and Edio Vineyards is president of the Apple Hill Growers Association, and he's got the best insider tips on how you can visit one of Sacramento's favorite destinations this fall.

Apple Hill's Chris Delfino on Visiting this Fall, Insider Tips & History

For more than 30 years, Dave's Pumpkin Patch has been a destination for fall fun in the Sacramento region. With pumpkins for sale, pony rides, a hay ride, pig races and more, it's the perfect fall family activity. General Manager AnDee Solis shares the best way to experience the pumpkin patch this fall.

Dave's Pumpkin Patch is Your Home for Fall Fun in Sacramento

Solectrac is making solar electric tractors in Northern California to help the agricultural industry combat climate change, and you can see them at this year's Farm-to-Fork Festival (Sept. 17-18, 2021). On this episode, founder, Chief Innovation Officer and Board President Steve Heckeroth and CEO Mani Iyer share how Solectrac came to be, and how they hope to revolutionize the ag industry going forward.

Solectrac: Producing Solar Electric Tractors in Northern California

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain opened with a guitar smash in late 2019, and despite the Covid-19 pandemic, has developed a strong presence in the region, drawing locals and visitors alike. Food has always been a huge part of Hard Rock, and President Mark Birtha shares how that fits into Sacramento's farm-to-fork lifestyle.

Hard Rock Casino & Hotel Sacramento at Fire Mountain's Mark Birtha on Why You Should Visit Now

Save Mart is sponsoring this year's Farm-to-Fork Festival Sept. 17-18, 2021, and on this episode Vice President of Store Operations George Ross shares why the farm-to-fork mindset of Sacramento is a perfect fit for Save Mart, and how the state's largest family-owned grocery company works with locals and is innovating for the future.

Save Mart's George Ross on What sets Save Mart Apart & why Farm to Fork is so Important to the Grocer

Raelyn Nelson and her band will perform on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at the Farm-to-Fork Festival on Capitol Mall. Granddaughter of Willie Nelson, it was natural for her to get into music, and she merges her country sensibilities with rock in a unique style.

Farm-to-Fork Festival Music Lineup: Raelyn Nelson on her Path to Success, Musical Style

B Street Theatre is set to reopen for live, in-person shows at the Sofia in Midtown Sacramento beginning in September. Associate Artistic Director Lyndsay Burch shares how the theater weathered the Covid-19 pandemic and looks forward to the excitement of reopening in-person shows.

B Street Theatre's Lyndsay Burch on Reopening, Bringing New Performances

Jeffrey Gaines shares his musical journey, his inspirations and influences, and what you can expect to see from him at the 2021 Sacramento Farm-to-Fork Festival.

Farm-to-Fork Festival Music Lineup: Jeffrey Gaines to Play Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021

Race for the Arts is back this year, providing critical fundraising for arts organizations and a free festival for the public. Sally Rice shares what you can expect, safety precautions and why the arts need support now more than ever.

Race for the Arts Brings Outdoor Fun, Arts Festival to Land Park

Meg Myers brings a unique brand of alt-rock to the festival, which Billboard described as having “a strikingly visceral feeling and the sort of deeply relatable angst artists like Fiona Apple came up on.” Her songs “Desire” and “Sorry” made the Top 15 and Top 20 alternative radio hits, respectively. Her new album, “Take Me to the Disco,” signals a shift in her musical style away from escapism toward facing things head-on. Learn more about her musical inspiration, and why she's excited to play in Sacramento's Farm-to-Fork Festival in this episode.

Farm-to-Fork Festival Music Lineup: Meg Myers on Musical Style, Inspiration, What You Can Expect From her Performance

Leon Etchepare, partner in Wellnut Farms, shares what it's like to farm in the Sacramento area, how his farm has faced drought and the Covid-19 pandemic, and what you can expect when you visit him at the Farm-to-Fork Festival Sept. 17-18, 2021. He also shares the best ways to enjoy his farm's walnut butter, including his husband's favorite way: atop vanilla ice cream.

Wellnut Farms' Leon Etchepare on Farming in Sacramento Area, Farm-to-Fork Festival

Fantastic Negrito will play Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 at the Farm-to-Fork Festival in Sacramento. On this episode, he shares the story behind his music, his connection to farming, and what fans can expect from his performance at the festival.

Farm-to-Fork Festival Music Lineup: Fantastic Negrito on Inspiration, how Farming has Shaped his Life

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